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E438 XGC

1987 Ford Transit

Red Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

69,485 mi
Last recorded69,485 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2010
Typical for 1987 Ford Transit58,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE438 XGC
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 7 Aug 2010 69,485 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 69,341 miles

CO level weak

corrosion to suspension mounts, wheelarches, chassis, floors and out riggers

engine slight blue smoke

oil leak

Pass 22 Feb 2008 66,450 miles

Oil leak

advised by customer on used with seven passenger seats - tested with seven passenger seats fitted

emissions fluctuating

Pass 10 Nov 2006 60,065 miles

Oil leak

leaf spring bushes perishing

slight corrosion to offside front spring mount

Pass 6 Dec 2005 53,318 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Transit?

Based on 16,371,688 MOT tests across 1,454,648 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
7,998
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,454,648
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 551,926
Brake pipe excessively corroded 469,823
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 469,369
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 418,048
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 414,266
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E438 XGC is a 1987 Ford Transit in Red with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1987 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.2% with a typical mileage of 58,852 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Transit fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 551,926 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E438 XGC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Transit typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 39 years old, this Ford Transit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E438 XGC registered?

E438 XGC is a 1987 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 November 1987.

Is E438 XGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for E438 XGC shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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